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Experienced Adults Special Edition: The reality of being a caregiver
Thursday, September 14, 2023 3:12 pm
According to a 2020 AARP.org study, one in five Americans are caregivers. The average length of time a caregiver spends taking care of a loved one is five years.
Small appliance, electronics recycling event this Saturday
Thursday, September 14, 2023 8:44 am
Residents can drop off small appliance and electronic waste items for recycling.
Mobile Museum coming to Fort Atkinson
Thursday, September 14, 2023 8:23 am
Showcasing nearly 50 artifacts from the State Historical Society of Iowa.
Luther nursing major studies health care abroad
Thursday, September 14, 2023 7:23 am
Luther College nursing major Duong Truong, class of 2024, spent his summer researching a Buddhist hospital in Taiwan and helping set up nursing school scholarships for Catholic nuns in Vietnam. As a nursing major at Luther, Truong has seen many …
Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs in Decorah Sept. 23
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:46 pm
Luther College and Vesterheim, the National Norwegian-American Museum and Folk Art School, will welcome Norway’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Anniken Huitfeldt, to Decorah this September.
Biking Field Trips offered this fall
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:42 pm
Join the Decorah Public Library and Upper Explorerland’s Walking School Bus for after-school Biking Field Trips Sept. 20, Sept. 27, Oct. 4, Oct. 11, Oct. 18 and Oct. 25 from 3:15 to 4:15 p.m.
Library names Sophie Nall to new position
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 6:38 pm
Decorah Public Library staff recently announced Sophie Nall has been hired to fill the Children’s and Young Adult Librarian position.
WCHPC publishes booklet on historic mills of Winneshiek County
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 4:40 pm
“A History of Mills and Water-powered Sites of Winneshiek County’’
Decorah Council awards bids, alters council/mayor compensation plan
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:20 pm
Currently, the mayor receives a yearly payment of $4,800, and the council members receive $50 per meeting. The ordinance considered would increase the mayor’s payment to $5,200 and council members would be paid for work sessions and committee meetings where the whole body of members is required to attend.
EPA announces over $4.5M in Iowa recycling infrastructure projects through Investing in America Agenda
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:10 pm
EPA grants funded in part by largest recycling investment in 30 years under.
Bert the Mailman retires after nearly three decades of delivering smiles
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 3:06 pm
Come this Saturday, Lucas will, for his very last time, wake in the darkness of early morning, suit up in his USPS blue and deliver mail. After handing out the last letter and passing out the remainder of packages, when he clocks out at 3 p.m., Bert the Mailman will officially hang up his mail bag and retire as mail carrier.
Slattery is new Luther media relations specialist
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:40 pm
With experience in copywriting, photography and website management, Lydia Slattery has joined the Luther College community as the new media relations specialist on campus.
Behind the Badge: Officer Trevor Thomas
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:08 pm
With only two years of policing experience under his belt, 36-year-old officer Trevor Thomas jokingly refers to himself as “the new old guy” at the Decorah Police Department. But what he lacks in police book knowledge he has more than made up for with his life experiences.
DHS again named second-best high school in Iowa
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:52 pm
This marks the fifth consecutive year in the top two spots.
Horn Hollow Road discussion includes potential sale of county property
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 1:51 pm
Horn Hollow Road has been a topic at several Winneshiek County Board of Supervisors meetings, with requests to retrace and mark the road, leading to discussion of vacation of portions of the road – seemingly not mapped since stagecoach trails shown on the 1856 county plat.
Pancakes on the Patio fairgrounds fundraiser Sept. 17
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 10:37 am
“Pancakes on the Patio” will be held rain or shine at the Winneshiek County Fairgrounds Community Building from 8 a.m. to noon.
Nordic Fest Board shares 2023 statistics
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 2:41 am
The Nordic Fest Board met in Decorah Sept. 11, and shared the 2023 Nordic Fest Annual Report, showcasing a variety of numbers captured during the 56th annual celebration.
PIVO Brewery/Blepta Studios named ‘Small Business of the Week’
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 11:11 am
“From Craig’s time serving our country in the Air Force to his partnership with his wife Sara to create a one-of-a-kind small business in Calmar, the Neuzils have gone above and beyond to give back to their community,” said Ernst.
First Annual Worship in the Valley Sept. 17 with musician Jordan St. Cyr
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 8:50 am
This will be the first public event at the camp’s newly built pavilion, and was scheduled earlier for the benefit of families with school the next day.
Homecoming week activities at DHS commence Sept. 17
Tuesday, September 12, 2023 6:55 am
Homecoming week activities for Decorah High School students will commence with the Viking Olympics on Sunday, Sept.17.